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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2011 12:02:16 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse A brand new set of four quality tires for most of the passenger vehicles on the road today can range from $400 to $700. (Some of us paid something in that range for our first car!) If you want to maximize the investment you have in your tires and extend their life and performance, remember to rotate them! It's important because your front and rear tires wear differently. If your vehicle is front-wheel driven, there's more pressure on your front tires. Every mile and every start, stop and turn creates friction, heat and wear... more so on your two front tires. That's why it's necessary to rotate the tires front to rear several times during their life cycle. By doing this you even out tread wear, reduce the impact of uneven weight... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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A brand new set of four quality tires for most of the passenger vehicles on the road today can range from $400 to $700. (Some of us paid something in that range for our first car!) If you want to maximize the investment you have in your tires and extend their life and performance, remember to rotate them!

It's important because your front and rear tires wear differently. If your vehicle is front-wheel driven, there's more pressure on your front tires. Every mile and every start, stop and turn creates friction, heat and wear... more so on your two front tires. That's why it's necessary to rotate the tires front to rear several times during their life cycle. By doing this you even out tread wear, reduce the impact of uneven weight...

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123cowboy Champion Author Maine Posts:1,833 Points:403,570 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2012 9:53:19 PM Ignore 123cowboy Report Abuse almost like changing the oil...needs to be done on a regular basis..
Will 1 Champion Author Regina Posts:17,340 Points:3,588,990 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2012 6:53:54 PM Ignore Will 1 Report Abuse yes
koilaf Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:25 Points:8,535 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 1:32:49 PM Ignore koilaf Report Abuse cubiz 1417 - good idea to read the full article... last paragraph states "Your owner's manual will tell you what's best for your vehicle"
cubez1417 Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:58 Points:20,210 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 11:02:09 PM Ignore cubez1417 Report Abuse Funny how the article doesn't mention pulling out the cars manual to find out how the tires need to be rotated. You shouldn't always trust your mechanic.
Reishman Veteran Author Illinois Posts:384 Points:517,365 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 10:10:44 PM Ignore Reishman Report Abuse Tires are round.
SavingInNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,798 Points:1,095,415 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 9:07:11 PM Ignore SavingInNC Report Abuse The station where I buy gas decides when.
corvettechic Rookie Author Ontario Posts:84 Points:18,280 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2011 9:34:58 PM Ignore corvettechic Report Abuse hubby handles that
sheba24 Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,315 Points:633,255 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2011 2:20:22 PM Ignore sheba24 Report Abuse Every 7,500 miles.
gobux10 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,179 Points:680,935 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2011 7:01:07 AM Ignore gobux10 Report Abuse I put on winter tires and rotate then
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,836 Points:961,945 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2011 3:46:37 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse I rotate every other oil change.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,906 Points:774,220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2011 12:11:21 AM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse Rotation is very important.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:755,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2011 3:04:15 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse good info
JLSindy Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,496 Points:674,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 8:29:13 PM Ignore JLSindy Report Abuse I agree with everything everybody says.
gdbrn Rookie Author Illinois Posts:48 Points:78,550 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 4:22:02 PM Ignore gdbrn Report Abuse thanks
WSU_Coug Champion Author Boise Posts:3,128 Points:724,295 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 8:46:33 AM Ignore WSU_Coug Report Abuse Every 5,000
fsufan11 Veteran Author Jacksonville Posts:339 Points:149,780 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2011 10:13:37 AM Ignore fsufan11 Report Abuse I rotate my car tires at between 5000 and 7000 miles.
tacoma32505 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:1,412 Points:511,095 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2011 1:11:51 PM Ignore tacoma32505 Report Abuse rotate all 5 at oil change 5000 miles
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,426 Points:424,850 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2011 5:16:01 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Before winter sets in for sure.
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 11:47:44 PM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse its that time again.
Suzy76 Rookie Author Toledo Posts:16 Points:7,955 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2011 9:31:37 PM Ignore Suzy76 Report Abuse yup
weezer769 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,644 Points:637,555 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2011 11:07:07 PM Ignore weezer769 Report Abuse ok
Eric2448 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,131 Points:230,900 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2011 6:29:01 PM Ignore Eric2448 Report Abuse ya
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,526 Points:1,832,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2011 2:21:22 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Rotate your tires is the life of them, Keeps then wearing even.
yodudebc Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,605 Points:544,800 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2011 6:29:53 PM Ignore yodudebc Report Abuse I rotate 'em every 8000 kms.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:755,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2011 1:56:14 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse thanks for the info
weezer769 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,644 Points:637,555 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2011 1:54:27 PM Ignore weezer769 Report Abuse Always do.
busyb2d Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:399 Points:342,050 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2011 3:36:31 PM Ignore busyb2d Report Abuse thanks for reminding me!!!! anything i can do to make my current ones last longer
bitterman2272 All-Star Author Louisiana Posts:695 Points:325,950 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 5:30:27 PM Ignore bitterman2272 Report Abuse Well i dont need to rotate my tires yet cause i just bought a buick enclave.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,972 Points:1,277,725 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 1:15:24 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse A good habit to get into.
skinnythepooh Champion Author Rochester Posts:3,365 Points:783,355 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2011 11:32:22 PM Ignore skinnythepooh Report Abuse Blarney!!!!! ..The total amount of wear is identical - be it primarily to 'the front pair' or divided equally between both pair. ...IF YOU DON'T ROTATE, you may have to replace the front tires after 40k miles, while the rear ones last almost 80k. ...IF YOU DO, and the alignment and balance are okay, you'll probably get around 60k on all four (and drive on 4 borderline tires for the last 20k) because the wear will be kept equal, pay up to $30 for each rotation, or waste a couple of hours that could be better spent changing the oil (and NOT every 3k miles). Who cares???
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 11:50:17 PM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse ok
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,836 Points:961,945 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2011 9:31:03 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse I rotate my tires regularly. With the price of tires I would recommend all drivers to do the same.
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 11:41:52 PM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse Right, I know. Keep forgetting.
Throroughbred Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,031 Points:1,210,770 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 11:59:49 PM Ignore Throroughbred Report Abuse Always a great idea and check inflation.
gto910 Rookie Author Florida Posts:7 Points:17,340 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 9:05:16 PM Ignore gto910 Report Abuse Most reputable places will rotate your tires for free when they do your oil change, If they don't I wouldn't bother with them and find a new place. I rotate my tires every other oil change which puts me about every 6k miles.
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,448 Points:1,326,225 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 4:40:17 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse If you can do it yourself you can actually save money. I don't know if paying someone to rotate them pays off or not.
Eric2448 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,131 Points:230,900 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 4:14:57 PM Ignore Eric2448 Report Abuse ya
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,552,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 12:25:01 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse They won't last long if you don't do it
luwachris Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,082 Points:224,370 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2011 3:20:58 PM Ignore luwachris Report Abuse Now this was interesting for me, I never knew that there was a particular way to rotate tires based on the drive (i.e AMD, FWD, RWD, AWD) of your vehicle.
badboy72714 All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:821 Points:483,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2011 9:17:01 PM Ignore badboy72714 Report Abuse maintenance is a necessity for good gas mileage.
gto910 Rookie Author Florida Posts:7 Points:17,340 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 8:30:58 PM Ignore gto910 Report Abuse 1 new tire and 3 worn tires can be dangerous. Not only can your car have a pull but 1 new tire will brake better in all weather than the worn tires. you should atleast get 2 and always out them on the rear for safer driving especialy in wet weather
roxygurl3 Rookie Author Sacramento Posts:17 Points:3,035 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2011 10:37:02 AM Ignore roxygurl3 Report Abuse What are the effects of having three worn tires and one brand new one? Does this mean that just because I had one blow out I have to buy a whole set of tires versus just the one that blew?
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yatab Rookie Author Sarasota Posts:6 Points:3,150 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 12:45:05 AM Ignore yatab Report Abuse IF YOU HAVE BIG REAR TIRES If your fronts and rears are different sizes (from factory) you (have RWD and) can only L-R switch. This will do more harm than good if your tires are past 80% useful life, especially in the front. Radial belts can break when reverse loading on old tires. If this happens, you will see lumps (dips) on the sidewall (not bubbles) and this can even give a little shimmy in the steering wheel though in balance. Ask the highly-paid experts you take your car (corvette, porsche, etc.) to about proper rotation. FWIW, some new sports cars have 4 specific, non-rotatable tires. But you don't carry 4 spares, just one.
yatab Rookie Author Sarasota Posts:6 Points:3,150 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 12:35:24 AM Ignore yatab Report Abuse IF those charts are confusing, ignore them. (could be argued many ways) But don't ignore the headline! IMHO, RWD should rotate an X pattern, until/unless there is irregular wear, then do an M, W, or \|\|. FWD could be any as long as front and rear switch. AWD (4x4) would depend on vehicle use, but again X is best when full time RWD. BTW, slight L-R uneven wear on the front inner or outer (but not both) is quite commonly due to driving habit, not a mechanical problem.. it has to do with being able to turn right more often without stopping, and a tighter right than left turn on average.
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z3dude Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,055 Points:734,300 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2011 2:54:43 PM Ignore z3dude Report Abuse what if your rear wheels are wider than the fronts?
BigTruc All-Star Author Memphis Posts:962 Points:782,390 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2011 1:05:44 PM Ignore BigTruc Report Abuse This is as basic as checking your oil.